Comprehensive resource pack designed to help teachers of GCSE and Level 2/NQ Business Studies, Design Technology, Media Studies or Music to get students, aged 14-16, thinking about IP and how they can protect and benefit from their ideas

Why learn about intellectual property?

Whatever you create or plan to create, learning about intellectual property will ensure you get the credit you deserve. Art or apps; technology that saves time or saves lives: this site shows you how to protect your cracking ideas.

Discover a broad range of teaching and learning materials related to intellectual property (IP) – plus projects and activities for all ages that will inspire innovation. Let’s get cracking!

TEACHING RESOURCES

Age 5-16

Key Stage 1-4

Age 16+

Further & Higher Education

FEATURED RESOURCES

Who is this for?

Classroom activities for primary and secondary students

What's available?

lesson plans and group activities exploring creativity

Cracking Ideas

Who is this for?

Resources for students aged 7-11 and 11-14

What's available?

Resources about the world of film making supporting teaching in Design & Technology, Art, Media Studies, ICT and English.
 

Creating Movie Magic

Who is this for?

IP Tutor is for both Higher and Further Education students and lecturers.

What's available?

This is a 40 minute online introductory course on Intellectual Property. IP Tutor will give you an overview of Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and Design.

IP Tutor

Further & Higher Education

Who is this for?

Coming to a venue near you!

What's available?

Introduces the IP issues faced by the music industry to encourage users to make responsible choices when downloading. .

Karaoke Shower

Key Stage 4

Who is this for?

young people with an interest in the music industry

What's available?

Free app giving young music fans an insight into the modern music industry and experience the challenges encountered by artists in the digital age.

Music Inc

Who is this for?

Radio/Podcast series for the under 12s

What's available?

Radio series and webpages following pop pup Nancy and her backing band the Meerkats navigating a surprisingly diverse range of IP issues.

Nancy and the Meerkats

Key Stage 2

Who is this for?

GCSE / NQ Business Studies, Media Studies, Design Technology or Music students.

What's available?

Lesson plans and case studies to get students thinking about innovation and how they can protect and benefit from their ideas. 

Think Kit

Key Stage 4

Who is this for?

Key stage 4 business studies students

What's available?

Online game to support teachers in Business Studies through cooperative and competitive play. 

Business Battle

Key Stage 4

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